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Tom Hardy Returns to MobLand Season 3 After Dispute

7/2/2026

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Tom Hardy Returns

Tom Hardy will return to MobLand season 3 after settling a dispute.
He met with executive producer Jez Butterworth, 101 Studios and director Guy Ritchie in London to discuss the return.
Season 2 finished production in March 2024, was reported in May, and is scheduled to air later in 2026.
Paramount+ has not announced season 3, but strong viewership fuels hopes for a fall-production schedule.

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Hardy Returns

MobLand delivered Paramount+’s second-biggest original series launch, trailing only Landman.
The drama follows rival crime families whose war threatens both empires and bystanders.
Season 2 adds Johnny Flynn and Ophelia Lovibond, with Guy Ritchie directing and Ronan Bennett executive producing.
Hardy’s three-year contract, signed at the series’ start, made his continued presence expected.

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MobLand Returns

Radio Times added MobLand to its Watchlist on the What to Watch app and runs a podcast reviewing each episode.
A writers’ room for a possible third season opened after Season 2 was filmed, despite no formal renewal.
The conclusion notes the ensemble—including Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon, Jasmine Jobson, Janet McTeer, Jordi Mollà and Toby Jones—will return.

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Hardy Returns to Harrigan

Deadline confirmed that Hardy will return to portray fixer Harry Da Souza for the Harrigan family.
Hardy locked himself in his trailer during a dispute with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser before being coaxed out.
Guy Ritchie mediated the conflict, helping Hardy, Butterworth and Glasser reach a great understanding.
Helen Mirren posted “Love you now and always” about Hardy while reports of Da Souza’s death were later called exaggerated.

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Tom Hardy Returns

Tom Hardy will return to MobLand season 3 after settling a dispute.
He met with executive producer Jez Butterworth, 101 Studios and director Guy Ritchie in London to discuss the return.
Season 2 finished production in March 2024, was reported in May, and is scheduled to air later in 2026.
Paramount+ has not announced season 3, but strong viewership fuels hopes for a fall-production schedule.

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